RF Test Technician

Actalent; Sykesville (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO / Vacation

Disability coverage

Job summary

Actalent in Sykesville, Maryland seeks RF Test Technicians to join the Mission Systems team. The role involves applying electronics principles to fabricate, test, and troubleshoot complex systems and to verify performance through acceptance tests.

You will work onsite in a large facility with a focus on national defense technologies. The position requires a DoD Secret clearance active within the last 5 years, a high school diploma with 6+ years of relevant experience, and strong test equipment

Qualifications

• Experience with electronics principles.
• RF test experience and/or antenna test/range experience.
• Ability to measure electrical performance and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, test, and troubleshoot components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems.
• Perform acceptance test procedures to verify equipment function.
• Develop, construct, and test complex components, assemblies, devices, and systems.
• Troubleshoot systems and test setups to repair defects.

Skills

Electronics principles

RF test experience

Troubleshooting complex systems

Data collection & analysis

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

RF test equipment

Antenna test/range equipment

Job description

Job Title: RF Test TechnicianJob Description

We are seeking multiple RF Test Technicians to join our team in Sykesville, Maryland. As part of the Mission Systems sector, you will collaborate with experts in developing systems and solutions that enhance global safety. The role involves applying electronics principles in the fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of various components and systems, ensuring their functionality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Apply electronics principles to fabricate, test, and troubleshoot components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems.


• Perform acceptance test procedures to verify equipment function.


• Determine methods for monitoring tests and measuring electrical performance on complex systems.


• Select, set up, calibrate, and operate complex equipment across various technologies.


• Verify and validate product and paperwork configuration, test processes, and equipment setup.


• Measure, collect, and record electrical performance data, analyzing and evaluating results for reliability and validity.


• Program and verify devices.


• Troubleshoot systems, devices, processes, and test setups to repair defective areas.


• Assist engineers in designing and developing circuits, processes, and operations.


• Develop, construct, and test complex components, assemblies, devices, and systems.


• Perform initial procedural tests on new or changed equipment, making necessary modifications.


• Adapt to changing assignments and requirements.


• Develop processes, test specifications, and revision notices.


• Integrate software and hardware through debugging, writing code, and modifying systems.

Essential Skills

• Current active DoD Secret Security Clearance with an investigation date within the last 5 years.


• High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of relevant experience in the fabrication and testing of complex systems.


• Experience with electronics principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• RF test experience and/or antenna test/range experience.


• Test development experience in a nearfield antenna range.


• Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment.

Work Environment

The position is located in Sykesville, Maryland, within a 200,000-square-foot facility that includes office space, manufacturing space, a production floor, R&D lab, and test cells. The facility hosts over 200 employees and is dedicated to developing advanced power and electronic control systems for cutting-edge technologies in national defense.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sykesville, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $52.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sykesville,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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